Grace Fountain Preschool - San Francisco, CA

  • Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
  • Telephone: (415) 668-0188
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Contact Info

Grace Fountain Preschool
1145 Cabrillo Street
San Francisco, CA  94118
Tel: (415) 668-0188
Fax: (415) 668-0166

Director: Ruth Tin
RuthTam@hotmail.com

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four And Half Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Three and Half Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  7

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

We have circle time to share feelings every morning and afternoon. The theme unit plus the curriculum are planned ahead of the semester is going to be learned and have activities for each group. Sna...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 36
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Chinese American International School , Alamo School, Star of the Sea, St.Thomas, St.Cecilia, West Portal, Lutheran, St.Thomas, St.Brigid, Alamo, Zion Lutheran

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


1-8 and 1-12
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 4 years to --
Days: Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm
Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm
Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm
Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuition: $785/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: Free

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis based on sibling priority

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